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Feature Friday Bukky Olatubosun🌟
1. What motivates you to run before 4am most days of the week?
I wouldn’t call it motivation, rather two practical principles: running is non-negotiable, and I have to leave for work by 5:30am. Since I dislike running after work even more than running early, I am stuck running between 3:00am and 4:00am.

2. What is your favorite and least favorite type of run workout? I absolutely hate Fartleks, but I love long runs.

3. As a surgeon, you have an extremely demanding job. Does running help with stress relief?
Running is my biggest stress reliever. The majority of my time is spent operating on patients admitted through the ER, which makes my days and nights very unpredictable. Additionally, I am very restless at baseline and find it difficult to relax. Running zaps my excess energy and helps quiet my inner demons (they also need a rest day, I assume).

4. What is your dream vacation?
The Seychelles—the water there is insane.

5. Mountains or beaches?
Beaches. The sound of the water is the only thing that can rival, or perhaps even surpass, what running does for my brain. It is so magnificent that it often brings me to tears.

6. What would you say is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
My career. This dream started when I was 10 years old in Nigeria, and it took 25 years and moving across the ocean to accomplish it.

Bukky, you are a joy to have on the team. Thanks for inspiring us all! 💫

Better together working hard up those climbs today! Which interval would be hardest for you? 1, 2, 3 or 4?

NATIONAL CHAMPION 🏆🇺🇸 on her 56th birthday weekend! 🎂

Huge congrats to Deanna Newman on her national title! She came off the bike in 8th place and then ran them ALL down. 🥹🔥

We couldn’t be more proud of Deanna and the work she puts in every single day — her relentless drive, constant willingness to learn, and most of all, the joy she finds in the journey.

What a way to celebrate 56! ❤️🏆
USA Triathlon ⭐️

What happens when you actually take the easy intervals easy during a long, hard set instead of worrying about your overall average pace on Strava? Well, you might actually hit the intended paces for the set and/or see paces you haven’t in a long time. Corbett Foster keeping Mike Roberts on track to hit race pace intervals (in warm water in the ‘slow’ end lane!)

Stop chasing your workout average. Start chasing the purpose of each interval 🦉💦

Age is just a number! These ladies are redefining what’s possible. At almost 57, Mandy Grimes crushed her PR from 2017 in 5:27 and claimed her 5th 70.3 world champs slot! At almost 66, Marianne K. Morrill hit her highest ever IM 70.3 podium and claimed her very first world championship slot! We can’t wait to watch these ladies compete at the World Championships in 🇺🇸 next year. 🏊‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️🤸🏼‍♂️

Top of the podium for Zach at the Triathlon Para Championships in Antofagasta, Chile 🇨🇱! Congrats Zach on executing an incredible day 🥇!! We are so proud!

Progressive 5x800 + 2x400 HARD 🔥 today! Come join next morning run class @715 on July 24 with Megan Hepp Hovis!

TAPE BREAKER!!! Massive congrats to on her New Balance Nationals WIN, sixth all time HS and 2nd fastest ever 2k steeplechase for a non-senior!
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Let us know if you want to join us for the next Greenway trash pick up! It’s a great activity to do with your kids! 🗑️ 💚 Big thanks to Coach Lisa Roberts for leading the squad!

From a 3:15 to a 2:35 marathon & a 3:45 to a 2:47 marathon - & Thomas have shown how consistency and focusing on the daily process step by step can turn dreams into a reality.